International Space Station
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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks on April 21 with Up to 20 Meteors Per Hour Visible
The annual Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak on April 21, 2026, producing bright meteors from comet debris. NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed a meteor streaking through Earth's atmosphere from the International Space Station. Prime viewing occurs overnight into April 22…
NASA/JSC / Wikimedia (Public domain)NASA's Boeing Starliner Completes First Crewed Mission to International Space Station
NASA's Boeing Starliner spacecraft carried astronauts to the International Space Station in its first crewed flight. The mission launched on June 5, 2024, and docked successfully. The spacecraft's future missions depend on NASA's ongoing certification process.
app.buzzsumo.comNASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Flyby and Heads Toward Earth Return
The Artemis II crew conducted the first human lunar flyby since 1972, reaching a record distance from Earth. On Tuesday, the astronauts made a radio call to the International Space Station crew from 230,000 miles away. The mission, a 10-day test flight, is scheduled to end with a…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)NASA Restores Communications with Astronauts Following Planned Blackout
NASA has reestablished contact with astronauts aboard the International Space Station after a scheduled communications blackout. The blackout was part of routine operations and lasted as expected. No issues were reported during the period.